So Sad

It makes me so sad how the LDS church is being ostracized for its backing of Proposition 8. Is it any surprise that they were such ardent supporters of something that has been taught since the beginning of time? It is an issue that they have not wavered. Not once.

Proposition 8

In California the majority voted and Prop 8 passed. The majority spoke. That is democracy.

I don't like the way the president thing shook out, but the majority voted in his favor. Done.

Election Aftermath

It comes as no surprise that I am not a fan of President (in January) Obama. I sure am a huge fan of our country and democracy. I am happy that so many people got out there and voted for who they wanted. Even with my feelings about our new president, he is still my president. I will not show the same disrespect for him that so many people showed toward our current president. I believe that a president deserves to be called by his full title and deserves respect. If I do not like the way he is running things, that is fine. I can be outspoken, but the office is still deserving of some respect.

I also believe that our current president won't leave the White House in shambles like the Clinton administration. They won't pull all the 'O' keys off the computers and leave the executive building looking like it housed a fraternity four eight years. Our new president deserves a smooth transition into the daunting task, and our current president will help.

The best thing about our country is that in four years I can vote for someone else.

Obama said CHANGE a lot, but never explained what that meant. I am waiting to see.

Goodbye to a Great Friend

My swim coach and math teacher. What a great guy.

Michael Jack (Mick) Webb
Michael (Mick) Jack Webb 5/24/1960 ~ 10/8/2008 Michael Jack Webb, age 48, passed away on Oct. 8th, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mick was born in Spokane, WA on May 25th, 1960 to Jack R. and Claire Webb. He is survived by his wife Jen, and children Anika, Erik, Alex and their mother Rebecca. He is also survived by brother Richard; sisters: Dawn, Diane, Dayna, Julee; nieces and nephews: Sasha, TJ, Kevin, Jaycee, Skye, Carson, Dylan, Kaleigh, Zac, Myranda and step-daughter Amy. After graduating from high school in San Antonio, TX, Mick attended Ricks College in Rexburg, ID. He served a full time LDS honorable mission to Munich, Germany and returned to graduate with a BA in business from the University of Utah. Mick soon returned to the University of Utah to get his teaching certificate and began doing what he loved most - teaching young people. Mick also received a masters degree and had a 17 year teaching career beginning at Midvale Middle School for two years and 15 years at West High School. He was chair of the math department at West, taking students to the State Math Contest every year, where they did very well, he coached the swim team, served as athletic director and was an assistant coach for the West High football team. Mick had many friends and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at the Murray 29th Ward (6300 S. 700 W.) at 11 a.m., Sat., October 18th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mick Webb Scholarship fund. Contributions can be made to the West High Alumni Association at West High School, attention G. Ray Hale - 801-355-0871. Online condolences may be given at www.serenicare.com

Burning Down the House

This video goes over the economic crisis and the events that led up to the mess we are in.

The video definitely has a political slant to it, but the facts that are brought up have been verified, re-verified, and verified again after that. You can do some independent checking yourself. This is not being posted to start some political argument about one candidate or the other. It is just a good time line of what happened and why.

Please look at it.

Burning Down the House

The only political statement I am trying to make is that Big Government failed us and they won't take responsibility. Now they are trying to fix the problem by becoming bigger and blaming everyone else.

USSA

Welcome to your new country - The United Socialist States of America!

Way to go big government. I WILL NOT re-elect anyone that voted in favor of the bailout.

Eagle Eye

Yesterday I went and saw the new movie Eagle Eye. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to anyone. The plot was interesting and the action was great. I did not like the part where you find out to whom the female voice belongs, but all in all it was good.

In no way is it Oscar worthy, but if you are looking for a fun movie that has some good action and a fun plot, go see it.

Eagle Eye Trailer

If you are looking for a second, and better opinion, go to Liam's blog My Final Take. He knows more about this stuff than I do.